Skylight construction.



J. B. KING.

SKYLIGHT CONSTRUCTION.

APPLICATION FILED FEB.27,1913.

Patented Dec. 23, 1913.

JMES B. KING, 0F CLYDE, OHIO, ASSIGNOR T0 THE AMERICAN MAUSQLEUII 00mm, 0F CLYDE, QHIO, A. CORPQRATION OF OHIO.

SKYLIGHT CONSTRUCTION.

Specication ot Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 23, 1913.

Application med ltebruary 27, 191B. Serial lo. 750,994.

To all lwhom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, J Amis B. KING, a citizen of the United States, resident of Clyde, county of Sandusky, and State of Ohio, have invented anew and useful Improvement in Skylight Constructions, 'of which the following is a specification, the principle of the invention being herein explained and the best Inode in which I have contemplated applying that principle, so as to distinguish it from other inventions.

' My invention relates to sky-light structures,"its object being to provideja sky-light construction which willv be economical of manufacture and eicient in its operation.

A Specific object is to prevent leakage at the joints and to permit the parts to be readily assembled and disassembled.

The said invention consists of means hereinafter fully described and particularly set forth in the claims. f

The annexed drawing and the following description set forth in detail certain means embodying my invention, the disclosed means however constituting but one of various mechanical forms in which the principle of the invention may be applied.

In said annexed drawing Figure 1 is a fragmentary plan of a sky-light embodying my invention, a portion thereof being shown in horizontal section. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of such sky-light shown partly in vertical section. Fig. 3-is a fragmentary vertical sectlon upon an enlarged scale.

- Fig. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of one of the supporting sheets forming an element of my improved construction.

The illustrated embodiment of my 'inven tion includes in its construction a plurality of supporting sheets A, Figs. 2, 3 and 4. These sheets extend completely around the curb B of the sky-light and are shaped t0 conform with the outer contour thereof. Each of these sheets is provided with ribs a upon its exterior surface and with ribs a upon its interior surface. The ribs a are embedded in the concrete forming the curb B and therefore hold same securely in place as will be understood. Adjacent to and resting upon the ribsl a of each sheet is a ilashingsheet C. The ribs a are of tapered construction as showrnthe greatest depth being at the bottom and thence decreasing to zero at the top at which latter point the flashing sheet is riveted t0 the supporting in Figs. 2 and 3 and the sheet A as shown in Fig. 3, the two sheets being in direct contact at this oint. A suitable fastening device such as rivets c secure the main body of the flashing-sheet to the supporting sheet while being held apart by the separating ribs a' as shown in Fi 2. The lower edge-portion c of the Hashlngsheet is preferably downwardly curved as shownin Fig. 2, and the supporting sheet A preferably extends outwardly beyondsuch ower-edge portion of the flashing-sheet.

The upright portion or web of each rib a' is provided with perforations a2, Fig. 4, and the space formed between the two sheets is filled with a stitening filler such as the asphalt D or other material used as the roof covering, and which may be forced into this space while hot or in a. liquid state. The asphalt so introduced in this space passes through the perforations, thus joining those portions of the asphalt mass lying intermediately of the ribs, and binding same to each other.

The flashing-sheets C extend upwardly and overlap the top of the curb B as shown tion c2 is formed upon its inner edge with a bead c3 turned outwardly and partially downwardly. A continuous bead is therefore formed completely surrounding the upper end of the light-well E. upper portion of the flashing-sheets C are the sheet-metal rolls F having their ends preferably beveled so as to abut each other.'

Each of these rolls is formed with a longitudinal slot f the upper edge portion of which is formed with an inwardly and upwardly turned bead f and the lower-edge` `portion is formed with an inwardly and downwardly turned bead f2.

overlapping por- Secured to the Restingupon the beads c, projecting into the rolls and of a thickness such as to en gage both the upper and lower beads f and f2 of all of the surrounding rolls F, is a sheet or plateG', preferably of reinforced lass. Three of the rolls F are riveted to t e flashing-sheet as shown in Fig. 2 and the remaining roll is removably secured thereto by means of nuts and bolts H.

By means of the above construction it will be seen that each roll F forms an interior chamber F and the inner portion fa thereof forms theouter wall of a chamber b2 which is bounded at the rear and bottom by the overlapping portions of the flashing-sheet liti and at the top by the plate G. Formed in this trent outer wall-portion ot the chamber b2, that iS in the roll F, are the perforations f4 and in the bottom ot the roll are the pertorations -5 as shown in Figs. l and 3. 'lhe upper edge-portion oit the roll is formed with pertorations f6 as shown in Figs. f2 and 3.

ln constructing the above described device the supporting and dashing-sheets are tirst formed and then secured to each other as previously described. rl`hree of the rolls F are then joined together' by means et corner reinforcements F2, Fig. l, and then riveted to the dashing-sheets as shown'. 'llhe plate Gr is then slid into place through the open end of the structure as thus far built up, whereupon the fourth roll F, after having been provided with the corner reinforcements F3, is slid into place and then secured to the dashing-sheets by means of the bolts and nuts H. To facilitate this bolting, the nuts are placed upon the inside ot the rolls and outer apertures f' are provided opposite these nuts for the insertion of a small socket wrench used tor eecting the bolting operation. The parts as thus assembled are then placed in position on the roof, forms then built, up and the concrete for forming the curbs poured so as to till up the space beneath and back ot the dashing and supporting sheets, the ribs a. thus becoming embedded in the concrete. The asphalt D is then inserted in the space between the sheets as previously described, thus completing the entire structure.

llhen it is desired to replace the plate Gr, should the I'latter become broken, the detachable edge F is removed by loosening the nuts, a socket wrench inserted through the apertures f7 being used tor this purpose, the bolt being stationary as a result bt the embedding ot the head thereof in the concrete. After this plate has been replaced the said roll is resecured in position.

By means ot the above construction water which falls upon the plate passes through the perforations 7 and into the chamber F ot the rolls F, from which it drains through the'pertorations f5. Should, however, any or this water splash upwardly and tend to pass into the chamber h2, such tendency is eounteracted bythe downwardly extending bead f2. Should, however, any et this water obtain entrance in the chamber b2 its passage into the light-well is pre- Y vented by the bead h and it drains downwardly through the pertorations ft out of the chamber b2 into chamber B and out ot the pertorations f5. v"llo facilitate this drainage the upper surface oit the curbs is inclined downwardly and outwardly and the overlapping portion b ozt the dashing-sheets made to contorni therewith. ln this manner ll secure a sky-light construction which abonnee is water-tight and which may be readily removable or repairs.

Having fully described 'my invention, what l claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. lin a sky-light structure, the combine.- tion with a flashing-sheet; of a supporting sheet adjacent and secured to said dashingsheet -and provided with ribsy extending from its exterior face.

2. ln'a sky-light structure, the combination with a dashing-sheet; of a supporting sheet secured to the latter and provided with ribs extending from its exterior and interior surfaces.

3. lln a sky-light structure, the combination et a flashing-sheet; a supporting sheet adjacent to the latter; means for separating said two sheets; and means for securing said two sheets to each other.

d. lln a sky-light structure, the combination of a flashing-sheet; a supporting sheet adjacent to the latter; one of said sheets being provided with spaced lilanges separating said two sheets; and means tor securing the latter to each otherin such separated position.

5. ln a shy-light structure, the combination of a dashing-sheet; a supporting sheet adjacent to the latter; one of said sheets being provided with perforated and spaced flanges tor separating said two sheets; and means for securing the latter to each other in such separated position.

6. ln asky-light structure, the combination of the curb: a supporting sheet secured to the latter; a flashing-sheet secured to said supporting sheet and separated therefrom; and a stiitening iller between said two sheets.

7. lln a sky-light, the combination of the curb; a supporting sheet provided with ribs projecting trom one tace and embedded in said curb; a dashing-sheet secured to said supporting sheet and separated therefrom; and a stidening filler between said two sheets.

8. lln a sky-light, the combination of the curb; a supporting sheet provided with ribs projecting frombne tace and embedded in said curb, and with ribs projecting from its other tace; a dashing-sheet secured to said supporting sheet and resting against said lll@ lll@

second-named ribs; and a stidening ller between said two sheets.

9. lin a sky-light, the combination of the curb; a supporting sheet provided with ribs projecting from one tace and embedded in said curb, and with perforated ribs projecting trom its other tace; a dashing-sheet secured to said supporting sheet and resting against said second-named ribs; and astitfening filler between said two sheets and passing through said pertorations.

l0. ln a sky-light, the combination of the curb; flashing-sheets secured to the latter, overlapping the top thereof: `sheet-metal rolls each having a longitudinal slot and secured to said tiashing sheet so as to surround the curb; and a plate having its edgeportions projecting into said rolls through said slots.

l1. In a sky-light, the combination of the curb: flashing-sheets secured to the latter overlapping the top thereof, such overlapping portion formed with an outwardly turned bead; a plate resting upon said bead: and means for securing said plate in such position. t

l2. In a sky-light, the combination of the curb: lashing'sheets secured to the latter overlapping the top thereof. such overlap-y ping portion forined with an outwardly turned bead :'a plate resting upon said bead: and means secured to said flashing-sheets lfor securing said plate in such position.

13. In a sky-light. the combination of the curb: flashing-sheets secured to the latterl overlapping the top thereof; a plate resting on such overlapping portion of said sheets: and means for .securing said plate in place.

l-l. ln a sky-light. the comlg'ination of the curb; flasl1ing-sheets secured to the latter; sheet-metal rolls each having'a longitudinal slot upon the inner side thereol` whose upper edge-portion is formed with an inwardly and upwardly turned bead and whose lower edge-portion is formed with an inwardly and downwardly turned bead: said rolls being secured to said flashing-sheets:

and a plate whose edge-portions project Y said slots and engaging said roll-beads: the

through said slots and engage said beads.

l5. In a sky-light, the combination of the curb; dashing-sheets secured to the latter. and overlapping the top of the. curb and formed with an outwardly turned bead on such overlapping portion: sheet-metal rolls secured to said sheets, each having a longitudinal slotupon the inner side thereof whose upper edge-portion is formed with an inwardly and upwardly turned bead and whose lower edge-portion is formed with an i inwardlv and 'downwardly turned beacl;antl

curb; flashing-sheets secured to the latter.'

and overlapping the top of the curb and formed with an outwardly turned bead on such overlapping portion: sheet-metal rolls secured to said sheets. each having a longitudinal slot upon the inner side thereof whose upper edgepo1"tion formed with an inwardly and upwardly turned bead and whose lower edge-portion is formed with an inwardly and downwardly turned bead: and a plate having its edge-pcrtions projecting through said slots. engaging the beads of said rolls and in contact with the upper edge of said flashing-sheet beads: said lower roll-bead and bottcin of the roll being formed with perforations for the exit of water.

1T. In a sky-light. the combination of the curb: flashing-sheets secured to the latter and overlapping the top thereof: the inner edge-portion of the overlapping portion of said sheets being formed with an upwardly and outwardly turned bead: a plate resting upon the latter and forming chambers between it and the subjacent sheets: and rolls forming inclosed chambers. forming the cuter walls of said firsbnamefl chambers and secured to said sheets: said rolls each formed with a longitudinal slot havingits edge-portions respectively formed with inwardlyturne'd beads: said plate projecting through wall-forming portions of said rolls and the 'bottom portion of the latter being formed with perforations for the exit of water from said chambers.

Signed by me. thls 1S day of February 1913.

JAMES B. KING.

Attested by- Ti-rro. ROSEN, HOHER Mr'rzoan. 

